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Prepare medications under the direction of a pharmacist. May measure, mix, count out, label, and record amounts and dosages of medications according to prescription orders.



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$40.3k

Annual median Salary

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Education

Most occupations in this zone require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.


42%

Post-secondary certificate

36%

High school diploma or equivalent

15%

Some college, no degree

Careers

Typical Job Titles

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Chemotherapy Pharmacy Technician (Chemo Pharmacy Technician)

OR Pharmacy Tech (Operating Room Pharmacy Tech)

RPhT (Registered Pharmacy Technician)

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